Vehicle Description
This 1960 Lincoln Mark V Continental Convertible is a beautifully
restored, luxurious convertible with impeccable post-war style!
Back in 1939, the President of the Lincoln Motor Division was none
other than Edsel Ford, son of the Ford Motor Company's namesake
founder Henry Ford. In 1939, Edsel could be seen cruising around in
his European-inspired custom-built Lincoln-Zephyr convertible.
Folks were so enamored with the design of Edsel's car that he
decided to put it into production in 1940, calling this new car the
Lincoln Continental. Lincoln would go on to sell its
top-of-the-line Continental until World War II halted American car
production and then the marque continued Lincoln Continental
production for the first few years after the War. When Ford and
Lincoln debuted their first post-war designs, the Continental was
eliminated from Lincoln's lineup, replaced instead with the Lincoln
Cosmopolitan. In an effort to position a brand above Lincoln, its
top marque at the time, the Continental nameplate returned in 1956
but as its own separate marque. The only automobile available from
Continental was the Mark II, widely considered one of the nicest
cars on the planet in 1956 and 1957. However, in 1958, the
Continental name was absorbed back into Lincoln as a new model with
a brand new look. The '58 Continental Mark III was completely
redesigned and the changes were evident from every angle. A new
slanted, dual headlight design, a brand new grille, an entirely new
body, interior layout, and the availability of a powered
retractable-style soft convertible top, capped off the new-look
Lincoln Continental. By 1960, the Lincoln Continental Mark V
reverted back to its standard naming convention and featured modest
updates from the previous two model years. The front-end design
received a gorgeous facelift, now sporting the criss-cross,
"dot-in-a-square" grille pattern, along with a pair of chrome bar
on the lower front fenders. In the rear, the taillights and backup
lights were also refined in 1960, now comprised of a circular
design. The interiors were also updated in 1960 and they were
exceptionally luxurious. On the inside, items such as power seats
and power vent windows were considered to be standard equipment on
the Mark V. The interior trim was also even more ornate than the
previous two-years, exemplifying the luxury look and feel of the
Continental. In total, a mere 2,044 Lincoln Continental
Convertibles were produced in 1960, which makes this particular
example quite a rare piece of automotive history. Powering this '60
Lincoln Continental is a 430 Cubic Inch V8 engine fed by a single 2
barrel carburetor that together were said to have created 315
horsepower when new. The 430 V8 is backed by an Automatic
Transmission, ensuring that just about anybody can take this Mark V
Convertible for a swing around the block. A nice throaty sound
comes out of the rear tailpipes thanks to the dual exhaust setup.
Since the Continental was the most prestigious of Lincoln's
passenger car lines in 1960, they came loaded with numerous factory
options! Power steering is a very welcome addition to this 5,000+
pound convertible since it makes squeezing into a tight parking
spot at the local car show or drive-in much easier. Further helping
with tight parking situations is the addition of a driver's side
adjustable outside mirror, which makes a big difference on a
cruiser of this size. With power brakes, stopping this Lincoln Mark
V is also made much easier. The black vinyl power convertible top,
along with the related mechanism, is in wonderful condition and
works great, extending and retracting with a simple flick of a
switch. Riding on a set of wide whitewall bias-ply tires with full
Lincoln wheelcovers, this 1960 Lincoln Continental has a gorgeous
look cruising down the road. The exterior of this '60 Mark V
Continental has been refinished in beautiful Cherokee Red,
completing the exterior appearance of the car. The interior of this
1960 Lincoln Mark V Continental Convertible is absolutely stunning!
The front and rear bench seats have been reupholstered in a
two-tone color scheme consisting of Black and Red leather. The
padded dash, black carpeting, door panels, and steering wheel are
all in fantastic condition and appear to remain in their stock
configuration. You'll be able to stay cool even on the hottest
summer days while cruising in this Mark V since it comes equipped
with air conditioning. This Lincoln Mark V's front seat is power
adjustable which means almost anybody can drive this convertible
comfortably. Further elevating this Lincoln Continental is the
inclusion of a power windows which is always a fantastic novelty on
a classic car of this age. The instrument cluster is equipped with
a 120 MPH speedometer, temperature gauge, fuel gauge, clock, and
indicators for the climate control system. The dash is further
outfitted with various controls, a Town and Country AM radio, and
glovebox, and an underdash air conditioning unit. Whether you're
buying your very first classic car or you're adding to your
existing FoMoCo collection, this 1960 Lincoln Mark V Continental
Convertible would make an excellent choice. Give Ellingson's a call
today at 763-428-7337!
*430 Cu. In. V8
*Single 2 Barrel Carburetor
*Automatic Transmission
*Power Brakes
*Power Steering
*Air Conditioning
*Cherokee Red Exterior
*Black Cloth Power Convertible Top
*Black & Red Leather Interior
*Power Windows & Seat
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 9,765 Miles
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